Amber Lake
WDFW logged 2 trout stocking dates at Amber Lake in 2026 so far, 6,057 fish in all. The latest was on May 14, 2026. WDFW lists it as “Amber Lk (Spok)”.
WDFW data pulled . Latest record in the WDFW data for any water: Nov 4, 2026.

Amber Lake in numbers
- fish stocked in 2026, through Nov 6
- 6,057
- by the same date in 2025
- 8,540
- in all of 2025
- 8,540
Every stocking record
Every trout and kokanee release WDFW lists for this water in the last two years, newest first, then yearly totals since 2020. Counts include fry and fingerlings as well as catchable trout: WDFW calls catchable fish “legals”. Fish per pound is WDFW’s figure for each release; fewer fish per pound means bigger fish.
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Cutthroat trout1,010 fish · Fingerling | 1,010 | Fingerling | 21.5 |
| May 7 | Rainbow trout5,047 fish · Fry | 5,047 | Fry | 103 |
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | Rainbow trout7,526 fish · Fry | 7,526 | Fry | 106 |
| Jun 3 | Cutthroat trout1,014 fish · Yearling | 1,014 | Yearling | 19.5 |
| Year | Stocking dates | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6,057 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8,540 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8,501 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8,552 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7,936 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8,595 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6,023 |
Trout stocked each year
2026 is outlined because the year is not over. The tallest full year is yellow. Counts include fry and fingerlings.
What is stocked here
| Species | Fish | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 45,280 | 84% |
| Cutthroat trout | 8,924 | 16% |
Where it is
Map point 47.3484, -117.7111: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this lake (feature 1503013). It marks the water, not a parking lot or a boat launch.
Closest waters on this site
Straight-line distance between USGS map points, not driving distance.
Also in Spokane County: Clear Lake, Liberty Lake, West Medical Lake, Williams Lake, Hog (canyon) Lake, Badger Lake, Long Lake, Bear Lake.
Source: WDFW Fish Plants dataset, data.wa.gov, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.
Near Amber Lake
Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the map point of the water, not driving distance.
- Parking lots1
- Restrooms1
- CampingNo
- OpenYear-round Boat ramps: None
From the WDFW access area page. WDFW: a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required at all WDFW recreation lands.
Campgrounds and RV parks
1 listed- Fishtrap Lake ResortRV park · Sprague5.3 mi
Lodging
nearest 2- Williams Lake Bunker's Resorthotel · Cheney1.8 mi
- Williams Lake A Resorthotel · Cheney2.2 mi
Businesses: Overture Maps Foundation open places data (release 2026-10-21.0, pulled 2026-11-06), from the businesses’ public listings. We have not visited them and do not rank them. Hours and services change, so call ahead.